10/15/2015 MINUTESMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
107 E. KAUFMAN STREET
PARIS, TEXAS
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2015
5:30 O'CLOCK PM
1. The Airport Advisory Board meeting was called to order by Dennis Ashby, Chairman, at
5: 30 p. m.
A. The following members were present: Dennis Ashby, Matt Birch, Tim Bullock,
Anna Spencer and Paula Portugal
B. The following members were absent: Gary Tolleson and Chris Fitzgerald
C. Also present: John Godwin, City Manager; Jerry Richey, Airport Manager; A.J.
Hashmi, City Mayor; Ashley Fendley, City Staff and Ray Ball, former Airport
Board Member.
2. Approval of minutes from previous meetings. (September 17, 2015)
Motion was made by Tim Bullock, seconded by Paula Portugal to approve the minutes
from September 17, 2015 meetings. Motion carried 4 -0.
3. Report from Jerry Richey, Airport Manager.
Jerry Richey, Airport Manager stated that he spoke with John Godwin about
subcontracting individuals to mow the airport. Jerry Richey told the board that First Flight
wouldn't be coming to Paris, Texas. The doctors have determined that helicopters on site
are faster and safer than transporting patient to the airport first for flight. Jerry Richey
further stated we will be having maintenance work done to Hangar H. Paula Portugal, Tim
Bullock and Anna Spencer thanked Jerry Richey for giving them a tour of Cox Field.
Matt Birch arrived at 5:37p.m.
4. Discussion regarding the Fly- In/Air Show for October 2016.
Dennis Ashby stated he would get in contact with Kate Kyer to see what her schedule
would be for October 2016.
5. Discussion in regarding Hangar Lease.
Denise Ashby stated that the hangar lease policy went to council and was approved. Ray
Ball stated that he is a former member of the airport board. Mr. Ball stated that getting this
hangar lease finalized is very important he has watched it set for a year or so. Mr. Ashby
stated that the board is moving forward with this issue.
6 Discussion regarding Hay Lease.
The Airport Advisory Board discussed the Hay Lease that is being proposed. Dennis
Ashby stated that we need to have a written approval to be on and around the runways and
taxiways.
7. Request items for future agendas. 2016 Air Show /Fly -In, Report from Jerry Richey, Report
from John Godwin regarding airport development /PEDC meeting, Hangar Lease and
Delinquent hangar rental fees.
8. Meeting adjourned at 6:27p.m.
APPROVED THIS 17" DAY OF DECEMBER, 2015.
o R
Chair'nan